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Hospice of Acadiana Inc

EIN 72-0966231 · Lafayette, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL & INDIVIDUALIZED MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO ANYONE FACING AN ADVANCED OR TERMINAL ILLNESS IN A MANNER THAT RESPECTS & ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE ENDURING THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL MEANS, RECEIVES THE QUALITY OF CARE AND SUPPORT THEY DESERVE DURING THEIR MOST CHALLENGING TIMES.

Income
$19.5 million
Spending
$18.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
181
Volunteers
370
Highest pay
$277,846, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $14.6 million spent. HOSPICE OF ACADIANA IS ACADIANA'S FIRST AND ONLY NONPROFIT HOSPICE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING CHARITABLE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS FACING ADVANCED TERMINAL ILLNESS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 5,700 PATIENTS ACROSS NINE PARISHES IN SOUTH LOUISIANA THROUGH HOSPICE, GRIEF SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. CARE WAS DELIVERED PRIMARILY IN PATIENTS' HOMES (1,129 HOME-BASED PATIENTS), ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS, WITH ADDITIONAL INPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED AT CALCUTTA HOUSE (447 PATIENTS) WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY OR WHEN CAREGIVER RESPITE WAS REQUIRED. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED WITHOUT REGARD TO PATIENTS' ABILITY TO PAY. HOSPICE OF ACADIANA IS ACADIANA'S FIRST AND ONLY NONPROFIT HOSPICE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING CHARITABLE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS FACING ADVANCED TERMINAL ILLNESS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 5,700 PATIENTS ACROSS NINE PARISHES IN SOUTH LOUISIANA THROUGH HOSPICE, GRIEF SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. CARE WAS DELIVERED PRIMARILY IN PATIENTS' HOMES (1,129 HOME-BASED PATIENTS), ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS, WITH ADDITIONAL INPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED AT CALCUTTA HOUSE (447 PATIENTS) WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY OR WHEN CAREGIVER RESPITE WAS REQUIRED. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED WITHOUT REGARD TO PATIENTS' ABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $362,717 spent. AS PART OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION, HOSPICE OF ACADIANA PROVIDED 134,659 IN UNFUNDED CARE, ENSURING ACCESS TO HOSPICE SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FUNDED 23,914 IN COMFORT THERAPIES BEYOND THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT AND PROVIDED 51,646 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR URGENT NEEDS NOT COVERED BY THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT. COMMUNITY BENEFIT WAS FURTHER EXTENDED THROUGH SPIRITUAL CARE (2,809 VISITS), AND THE CENTER FOR LOSS & TRANSITION, WHICH SUPPORTED 4,163 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH GRIEF COUNSELING, GROUP PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH SERVICES. VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED COMMUNITY BENEFIT, WITH 48,276 VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED DURING THE YEAR, GENERATING AN ESTIMATED 1,658,004 IN COST SAVINGS AND ENABLING THE ORGANIZATION TO EXTEND CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES BEYOND REIMBURSED PROGRAMS. AS PART OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION, HOSPICE OF ACADIANA PROVIDED 134,659 IN UNFUNDED CARE, ENSURING ACCESS TO HOSPICE SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FUNDED 23,914 IN COMFORT THERAPIES BEYOND THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT AND PROVIDED 51,646 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR URGENT NEEDS NOT COVERED BY THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT. COMMUNITY BENEFIT WAS FURTHER EXTENDED THROUGH SPIRITUAL CARE (2,809 VISITS), AND THE CENTER FOR LOSS & TRANSITION, WHICH SUPPORTED 4,163 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH GRIEF COUNSELING, GROUP PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH SERVICES. VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED COMMUNITY BENEFIT, WITH 48,276 VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED DURING THE YEAR, GENERATING AN ESTIMATED 1,658,004 IN COST SAVINGS AND ENABLING THE ORGANIZATION TO EXTEND CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES BEYOND REIMBURSED PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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